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The Cork International Poetry Festival, which is one of the biggest annual poetry events on the Irish Festival calendar, kicks off this year on the 19th. It celebrates Cork as a

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The Cork International Poetry Festival, which is one of the biggest annual poetry events on the Irish Festival calendar, kicks off this year on the 19th. It celebrates Cork as a vibrant poetry scene with international connections. The festival is produced by the Munster Literature Centre and is funded mainly by the Arts Council and Cork City Council.

Some of this years acts include award-winning poet Paul Duncan; Billy Collins, Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001 to 2003 and New York State Poet from 2004 to 2006; Sandra Beasley The 2019 John Montague International Poetry Fellow and Abigail Parry, whose poems have been set too music, translated into Spanish and Japanese, broadcast on the BBC and RTE Radio, and many more. As well as Readings there will be a number of Award Ceremonies and Workshops.

The Munster Literature Centre also produces the Cork International Short Story Festival each year.

There will be a mixture of free and ticketed events. Tickets can be booked online at corkpoetryfest.net. If you have any queries about the festival, then please email [email protected] or call +353(0)21 431 2955.

For full details and further information about events taking place over the festival weekend and their venues, please visit corkpoetryfest.net, or follow on Facebook or Twitter for the latest details.

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This March will see the first Doolin Surf Festival, also known as Doolin Surfest kick off. This festival is a three day festival and is taking place on the weekend of the

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This March will see the first Doolin Surf Festival, also known as Doolin Surfest kick off. This festival is a three day festival and is taking place on the weekend of the 22nd to the 24th of March. It is being hosted by Hotel Doolin. The festival is being run by people who love the sea, for people who love the sea.

Surfers of all crafts, film-makers, artists, writers, musicians — for those of us the ocean inspires, heals, humbles and exhilarates, this is a gathering that gives us a chance to celebrate and give thanks for being lucky enough to live and work and play in this extraordinary environment.

The festival will host a number of film screenings, guest speakers, art exhibitions, workshops, competitions, bands and DJs and the best of sustainable local food and hospitality.

The competitions include Wave of the Winter, Tonn Mór (biggest wave ridden), Ride of the Year, Wipeout of the Year and a short film competition.

The Doolin Surf Festival is certainly a weekend not to be missed!

Tickets for the weekend are from €59 per person. Please note that online booking fees apply. The event is suitable for all ages, with tickets being available from ticketweb.ie.

For full details of the programme of events taking place over the festival weekend please visit doolinfestivals.

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Each year on the weekend after St. Patrick’s Day the Inishowen International Folk Song & Ballad Seminar takes place on the Inishowen Peninsula, in County Donegal. This year will mark

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Each year on the weekend after St. Patrick’s Day the Inishowen International Folk Song & Ballad Seminar takes place on the Inishowen Peninsula, in County Donegal. This year will mark its 30th year, with singers and lovers of traditional song coming from all over the world to celebrate the art of unaccompanied singing over the 4 days of the festival in performances, informal sessions, lectures and workshops in a community where the tradition is still alive and vibrant.

The highlight of the festival is the Concert on Saturday Night which will feature: The Quinn Family, Armagh; The McGonigle Family, Inishowen; Cloontagh and Rashenny National Schools; Patricia Flynn and Luke Cheevers; Members of the Inishowen Traditional Singers’ Circle.

The Festival is organised by the Inishowen Traditional Singers Circle (ITSC), who for several years have been collaborating in the Inishowen Song Project with the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA). This involves collecting and archiving material related to traditional singing, including sound recordings, videos, photographs and lyrics. With songs traditionally handed down from singer to singer orally, this is a very important project.

The Festival is based in the Ballyliffin Hotel, Ballyliffin Village, with sessions held during the weekend in: McFeeley’s Bar, Clonmany; Market House, Clonmany; The North Pole Bar, Drumfries; Mac Tam’s Bar, Clonmany and The Rusty Nail, Crossconnell.

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The theme of this years Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival will be 'Speaking with Strangers' and in the sharing of stories the individual selves we all are, meet and

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The theme of this years Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival will be ‘Speaking with Strangers’ and in the sharing of stories the individual selves we all are, meet and transform in the telling, into something open and communal.

The 2019 Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival is thrilled to welcome some truly gifted storytellers who will share with us their worlds of poetry, fiction and non-fiction.

With 50 events taking place from Thursday 28th to Sunday 31st March, there’s plenty for those who like their literature with a side of politics or debate. All festival events are on sale now.

The Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival venues are in the Dún Laoghaire dlr LexIcon and the Pavilion Theatre and in Dundrum, dlr Mill Theatre. Please be aware that some events are free and some will require tickets.

For full details of all events taking place over the festival weekend including booking and cost details of the workshops and their venues, please visit mountainstosea, or you can download the Main Programmehere and the Family Programmehere. You can also follow on Facebook or Twitter for the very latest details.

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The 20th anniversary edition of the Franco-Irish Literary Festival will take place starting on the 5th of April and finishing on the 7th of April in Dublin Castle & Alliance

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The 20th anniversary edition of the Franco-Irish Literary Festival will take place starting on the 5th of April and finishing on the 7th of April in Dublin Castle & Alliance Française de Dublin.

The aim of the Franco-Irish Literary Festival is to widen and enhance the long-standing friendship that exists between Ireland, France and other French-speaking countries. It welcomes writers in both the English and Irish languages, together with writers of the wider francophone world. Each year the festival presents a central theme with this years being Women. Writers, professionals or artists are given the opportunity to exchange experiences and ideas on the subject in an informal setting.

The Franco-Irish Literary Festival offers a rare opportunity to spend three days in an exciting and stimulating literary environment. All events are open to the public and free of charge with simultaneous interpreting being provided in English and French.

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Founded in Galway back in 1985, Cúirt International Festival of Literature is a six day international literary event that takes place every year during April. It is one of the

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Founded in Galway back in 1985, Cúirt International Festival of Literature is a six day international literary event that takes place every year during April. It is one of the oldest and most recognised literature festivals in Europe, celebrating this year its 34th year.

The festivals programme includes poetry and prose readings, discussion events, book signings and launches, spoken word, poetry slams, music, theatre and visual art exhibitions. In addition to the core programme, Cúirt features a growing youth programme that takes place in Galway Arts Centre in a conference format.

Over the years, Cúirt has hosted Nobel and Poet Laureates as well as prize winning authors from all over the world with previous guests including Seamus Heaney, Allen Ginsberg, John Banville, David Mitchell, Ian McEwan, Lorrie Moore, Amy Bloom, Margaret Atwood, Carol Ann Duffy, Billy Collins and many more.

The festival aims to celebrate and shine a spotlight on national and international literary talent, as well as promoting the written word in poetry and literary fiction, and more recently, in non-fiction and genre writing.

For full details and further information about events taking place over the festival, please visit cuirt.ie, or follow on Facebook or Twitter for the latest details.

Tickets for all the Cúirt events are available from the Town Hall Theatre on +353 (0)91 569 777. Information on the festival events can also be obtained from the Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street, on +353 (0)91 565 886 or you can email [email protected] with your queries.

The Festival kicks off on Thursday 11th April with a Seisiún na nÓg at 7pm in O’Malleys Bar in the Atlantic Hotel. On Friday the 12th of April in the morning, the Scoil Mhuire Marching Band will be performing on the town square commencing at 11.30am. In the evening, the Official Opening and Concert will occur in the Clifden Station House Theatre at 7pm and will feature a host of artists from all over Ireland.

Saturday will see Music Workshops in Fiddle, Button Accordion and Concertina being given by top class tutors. Both intermediate and advanced students will be catered for.

Also on Saturday, the Clifden Trad Fest 5K Run will leave from the town centre at 2.30pm. There will be Street Entertainment and music and song on the Gig Rig from 3pm and a Busking Competition will also take place from 1.30pm all around the town.

The 2019 Festival headline act will be “The Dartry Céilí Band” who will appear on the Gig Rig in the Market Square on Saturday night. They will be joined by a host of dancers and guest artists.

Among the many artists playing at this years festival will be Liz Gaughan (Fiddle) and Brendan Quinn (Flute) from Tipperary, Anthony Kavanagh (Banjo), George McAdam (Banjo) from Monaghan, Michael Curran (Tyrone) on accordion, Paul Clesham on Piano, Liz and Yvonne Kane (Fiddles), Cian Kearins (Flute), Niamh O’Sullivan (Concertina), Maura Walsh from Kerry on Concertina, Caoimhe Kearins on Fiddle from Sligo and many many more musicians.

Pub sessions will take place throughout the weekend with everyone most welcome to take part. These sessions are marvellous free entertainment open for all to attend.

For tickets, workshop details and fees, and full details of all events taking place over the festival weekend and their venues, please visit clifdentradfest.com, or follow on Facebook or Twitter for the latest details.

If you have any queries then please email them to [email protected] or call +353 (0)86 4015342.

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Beginning in 2007 the Carrickmacross branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann have organised a traditional music festival in honour of the 19th century harper Patrick Byrne who was the first Irish traditional musician

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Beginning in 2007 the Carrickmacross branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann have organised a traditional music festival in honour of the 19th century harper Patrick Byrne who was the first Irish traditional musician ever photographed. This festival known as Féile Patrick Byrne is held annually on the Palm Sunday weekend and takes place in and around Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.

The féile aims to showcase the best of traditional music and dance through Concerts, Workshops, Sessions, a Lecture, Heritage Walk and Céilí. This years headline act is ‘The Mairtín O’Connor Band’ featuring Mairtín with Cathal Hayden and Seamie O’Dowd with support from Grúpa Cheoil Turas.

Féile Patrick Byrne is the perfect event to sample genuine traditional music sessions. With the session trail you’ll discover the real tradition and have an opportunity to get involved by playing, singing or dancing.

Along with the concerts, there will be workshops including one with champion dancer Aoife McCabe who will be giving a Sean Nós dancing workshop. There will also be a session trail and a sets céilí with The Salamanca Céilí Band, as well as heritage events.

For full details of the programme please visit feilepatrickbyrne, or follow on Facebook for the latest information. If you have any queries about the festival or wish to register for one of the Workshops, then please send an email to [email protected].

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The annual Ballydehob Traditional Music Festival will happen from the 12th through to the 14th of April this year. With the programme covering a wide range of events, there will be

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The annual Ballydehob Traditional Music Festival will happen from the 12th through to the 14th of April this year. With the programme covering a wide range of events, there will be something for the whole family.

This years headline act will be the multi-award-winning quintet Goitse, who will be performing in Ballydehob Community Hall on Saturday, April 13th starting at 8pm.

On Sunday afternoon, the Festival Céílí with the All-Ireland Champions, The Shandrum Céilí Band will be playing in the Ballydehob Community Hall from 3pm until 6pm. Tickets for the Céilí will be available at the door for €10.

Over the festival period, Traditional music sessions can be found in nearly every public house in the village. These sessions will be happening at different times, day and night and are marvellous free entertainment open for all to attend. All musicians are invited to join in one of the many sessions or initiate their own. Please visit Session Trail for location details.

A series of Workshops will be held in Scoil Bhríde on Saturday the 13th of April with the aim of promoting Irish traditional music in the Ballydehob area. The morning workshops will run from 10am to 1pm. For these workshops the Tutors will be for Fiddle: Alan Finn; Concertina: Tadgh O’Sullivan and Whistle/Flute:Maeve McSweeney. In the afternoon from 2pm to 4pm, a Traditional Singing workshop will be held in Bank House with the tutor being Elle Marie O’Dwyer.

It should be noted that Beginners are NOT accepted for the instrumental classes as a good standard of musicianship is required.

Due to Workshop places for each instrument being limited, early booking is recommended. If you would like to book a place on one of the workshops then please visit ballydehobtradfestival.com where you can book a place. Tickets for the concert can also be booked on the festival website. For any other queries please email [email protected]. You can also follow on Facebook for the latest details.

This festival is a community-organised festival run entirely on a voluntary basis. The organising committee consists of local musicians and music teachers – whom are all passionate about the promotion of Irish traditional music in the village and surrounding areas.

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Sip & sample gins of every kind with bespoke serves, explore food pairings that are unique with gin, attend a masterclass or foraging lesson with Ireland’s leading ambassadors or try

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Sip & sample gins of every kind with bespoke serves, explore food pairings that are unique with gin, attend a masterclass or foraging lesson with Ireland’s leading ambassadors or try a gin cocktail from some of Ireland’s most esteemed bars and restaurants at this years Gin Experience Dublin.

With more than 40 producers and over 130 gins from both nearby and abroad coming together to fill the iconic Printworks at Dublin Castle with passion, expertise and a whole lot of fresh fruit and premium tonic.

There will be three separate sessions spread across the two days to choose from where you can immerse yourself in the flavours of botanicals sourced both locally and abroad, the first taking place on Friday, April 12th running from 6.30 pm until 9.00 pm. Then on the following day there will be a chance to attend one of two sessions, the earlier one running from 1.00 pm until 4.30 pm with the later, and longer, session beginning at 5.30 pm and finishing at 9.00 pm.

Tickets for the event cost €40.00, plus booking fee and must be purchased in advance. A minimum of €10 per ticket will be donated to Debra Ireland.

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The Blossom Harp Festival Weekend, now in its fourth year, takes place in Tuamgraney, Co. Clare on Palm Sunday Weekend. This will be a most enjoyable weekend of dance and

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The Blossom Harp Festival Weekend, now in its fourth year, takes place in Tuamgraney, Co. Clare on Palm Sunday Weekend. This will be a most enjoyable weekend of dance and music with something for the whole family. It will also have Harp, Fiddle, Concertina and Set Dancing Workshops.

As part of the weekend there will be a Harp-makers Exhibition, Sessions, a Concert, Ceilí and a Historical Musical walk.

The festival will be kick off with a Meet & Greet session in Nuala’s at 7.30pm on Friday evening followed by a Ceilí in the Bodyke GAA Clubhouse starting at 9.30pm with the Out the Gap Ceilí Band.

A series of Workshops will be held on Saturday with Registration taking place at 10am in the Parish House. The workshops and tutors will be for Harp:Laois Kelly, Fiana Ní Chonaill, Louise Marty; Fiddle:Manus Maguire; Concertina:Tim Collins and Set Dancing:Marie Mac Mahon. The venues for the Workshops will be given on the day.

The Festivals Gala Concert featuring the tutors will take place in St. Cronin’s Church commencing at 8pm.

Sunday the 14th will kick off with the Historical Musical Walk at 10.30am from Nuala’s pub. From mid-day until 5pm there will be the Harp exhibition at MacKernan Woollen Mill.

Also on Sunday there will also be a Harp Solo U18 (min. 3 years playing experience) competition and Harp Ensemble (min. of 3 and max. of 6 members) competition. The Competitions will be held in St. Cronan’s which is one of the oldest church’s in Ireland. If you would like to watch the competitions, then please come to St Cronan’s Church.

The festival will finish with a session at Nuala’s on Sunday night commencing at 7pm.

With good food available in the village, this will be the perfect place to start your Easter holidays in the lovely historic village of Tuamgraney, between the mountains and the lake!

For full details of the programme and to book a place on one of the workshops, please visit blossomharp.com, or follow on Facebook for the latest information. If you have any queries about the festival please send an email to [email protected].

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From small beginnings, Ceardlann Earraigh has grown to become an established event in the annual calendar of Irish Traditional events. Ceardlann Earraigh celebrates its 22nd Anniversary on the 13th of

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From small beginnings, Ceardlann Earraigh has grown to become an established event in the annual calendar of Irish Traditional events. Ceardlann Earraigh celebrates its 22nd Anniversary on the 13th of April 2019.

The first event was organised as a result of a grant received from Kildare County Council by Bord Chill Dara CCÉ. Over the year these workshops have drawn pupils from all over Ireland and far flung places such as Wales, Scotland, Sweden, Germany, the US and Japan. They travel to Kildare because they are consistently provided with the best of tuition and this year will be no exception.